Remote cottage on Scottish Estate near Lochgilphead

Baliemore holiday cottage, Ellary Estate, nr Lochgilphead, Argyll, West Coast Scotland.

Baliemore Cottage is located on the picturesque Ellary Estate on the west coast of Scotland and surrounded by stunning scenery with far reaching views out to sea. It provides a delightful and luxurious, self-catering, no smoking accommodation for up to four people.

For the sailor, the west coast of Scotland needs no introduction. The islands of the Inner Hebrides are all within easy reach. If you would rather be a passenger then Mull, Iona, Jura, Islay, Tiree, Coll, Colonsay and Barra, as well as some of the smaller inhabited islands, can be easily accessed by ferry from nearby Oban. For those that are not seaworthy, nearer to home why not drive across the bridge over the Atlantic to Seil and see the slate island of Easdale.

Baliemore Cottage is well situated for visiting many places of interest. In the immediate area there are plenty of trails for the walker to enjoy. Pay a visit to the splendid Arduaine Gardens - one of the magnificent gardens of Argyll. Further afield there are beautiful glens and lochs to explore. Spend a day in breathtaking Glencoe, ride the chairlift (if you dare!) to fully appreciate the spectacular views of this beautiful landscape. This part of Scotland has plenty of castles to visit - ruined as well as lived-in. The village of Kilmartin will fire the imagination of any budding historian and archaeologist - there are 350 ancient monuments within a small radius, 150 of them are prehistoric. The village includes the outstanding Kilmartin Museum, which may shed some light on the mystery surrounding the standing stones. Take a drive to Inveraray, the ancient seat of the Campbells, where you can visit the stunning Inveraray Castle or the famous Inveraray Jail.

When it rains, a visit to the nearby Sea Life Centre, the Oban Rare Breeds Farm Park or the Highland Wildlife Park at Inveraray will be very popular with children (and adults!). Or spend a day in bustling Oban with its busy ferry port, its good restaurants and pubs, cinema and theatre. While there, a tour of the famous Oban Distillery could also be put on the itinerary. If all you want to do is chill out, then Baliemore Cottage will give you the chance to recharge your batteries. Relax while you enjoy the beauty and romance of the West Coast of Scotland from this cosy base.

Take a trip out to sea and see what you can catch - but watch out for the Corrievreckan, the largest whirlpool in Europe, which is only a short distance outside the harbour of Craobh Haven. Take a pair of binoculars with you when you go out as you never know what you will see. The area is world famous for its wildlife. Seals laze on the small islands all round or you may be lucky and glimpse some of the otters that live here. Up on the hills, you may see red deer. If very lucky, you may spot a golden eagle or an osprey in the sky. On the islands, birdwatchers will see corncrakes and other birds now rare on the mainland.

For those of you that are more interested in culinary adventures. Nearby are plenty of places selling some of the best produce this country offers. The local beef and lamb is as a good as you can get. The seafood caught offshore is in demand around the world, and you can enjoy fresh langoustines, prawns, lobster, scallops and crab, all available in the nearby towns of Oban and Lochgilphead. When you want to eat out, there is lots of choice all within easy distance. Whether it's the award winning Ballachullish Hotel restaurant, the fine food at Crinan Hotel, seafood at the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, or local bar food, there is a wide choice available to suit most pockets. And if you fancy a drink and a meal, there is a small shop and restaurant not far away.